Morning Minutes: Nov. 18

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

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Posted Nov. 18, 2013 at 7:05 AM

Posted Nov. 18, 2013 at 7:05 AM

Word of the Day

counterpoise KOUN-ter-poiz (verb) to balance by an opposing weight; counteract by an opposing force; to bring into equilibrium; Archaic. to weigh (one thing) against something else; consider carefully. (noun) a counterbalancing weight; any equal and opposing power or force; the state of being in equilibrium; balance; Radio. a network of wires or other conductors connected to the base of an antenna, used as a substitute for the ground connection. — www.dictionary.com

Website of the Day

The Zoom Project

http://thezoomproject.com/

The Zoom Project sends reporters to cover stories through photographs, with requests taken from the Twitterverse via the hashtag #ZOOMPROJECT.

Number to Know

1928: On this date in 1928, the animated short “Steamboat Willie” is released as the first fully synchronized sound cartoon. It features the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, but is considered by the Disney corporation to be Mickey's birthday.